I am elated to share that a newly commissioned piece “Time, Colored” is now installed in the main lobby of the UCSF Bayfront Medical Building in San Francisco. It consists of 365 uniquely blended colors, one for each day in the course of a year. The passage of time naturally shifts the color nuances. Responding to color’s ability to prompt a mood, thought, feeling, or memory, I also attributed a set of words to characterize each tint. These words are simply my personal associations, yet they can also be read together as a long, ongoing “poem” that cycles through time.
SOLO EXHIBITION - CANVAS AT CORNERSTONE, SONOMA
“Within Reach” is a comprehensive showing of over 30 of my works on paper and stone sculpture in this spacious gallery, located just north of San Francisco, surrounded by lovely wine country gardens. May 25 - July 13; open Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11am-4pm
Maxville Winery exhibition, Napa Valley
It’s a true pleasure to see 5 of my pieces in “The Landscape Reimagined” alongside the work of Chris Beards, Chandra Cerrito, Laura Corallo-Titus and Nancy Willis at Maxville Winery near St. Helena, CA. The exhibition is on view through Feb. 20, 2024 and the winery is open daily. More info: https://www.startupartfair.com/the-landscape-reimagined
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts exhibition
Two of my oil paintings on wood panel are included in “Autumn’s Palette,” an online exhibition at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts in Mill Valley, CA. The exhibition was juried by Catharine Clark, from Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco. Runs from Oct. 17-Dec. 15, 2023. View the exhibit here: https://www.ohanloncenter.org/2023/10/autumns-palette/
deYoung Open
My piece, “A Year of Shifting Colors” has been selected for inclusion in the deYoung Open at the San Francisco museum. The exhibition runs from Sept. 30, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024.
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
My piece “A Year of Shifting Colors” is being featured at the “True North” exhibition at this unique venue in Napa, CA. It consist of 365 colors made daily for a year during 2021. Exhibition closes Jan. 22, 2023.
Seager Gray Gallery exhibition
Join me for the opening reception of “Veiled Landscape” featuring my works on paper at the Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley, CA on Dec. 3rd, 4-6pm. I’m thrilled to be working with this gallery!
New video featuring my Displacement series of works on paper
Here is a short film I assembled which shows an up close and personal view of my works on paper from the Displacement series. The soundtrack is also my creation! Enjoy & share …
Ucross Foundation exhibition
Opening Nov. 4th is a special 40th anniversary alumni exhibition at the Ucross Foundation in northern Wyoming which includes my sculpture installation of 12 stone tablets. I’m so honored! Join me at the opening reception.
Marin Art & Garden Center exhibition
I’m very excited to be featured in this thought-provoking exhibition just north of San Francisco, July 21-August 28. For more info, https://maringarden.org/confluence/
On Beauty - Sofie Contemporary Arts
Several of my works are included in a summer show at Sofie Contemporary Arts in Calistoga, CA
Brand 49 - Works on paper exhibition
My piece “Uprooted” has been selected for the 49th annual national juried exhibition of works on paper at The Brand Art Center in Glendale, CA. The exhibit runs from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30. For more information see https://associatesofbrand.org/
Drawing Discourse Exhibition - UNC Asheville
I am honored to be included in the highly competitive juried exhibition “Drawing Discourse” at the University of North Carolina, Asheville. Opened January 22, 2021. Details can be seen here https://aah.unca.edu/exhibitions/drawing-discourse/dd-13-test
Arts Council Napa Valley - online gallery
My work is featured in this selection of Napa Valley artists invited to share their responses to Covid-19. https://napavalleyregister.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/artists-respond-to-covid-19-an-online-gallery-from-arts-council-napa-valley/article_fac3bf3a-9093-547d-a920-e8b22f48c1a8.html
Profile in the Napa Valley Register, by Ann Trinca
Check out this feature article on my work and my process, with a focus on my daily object making during year 2020 - https://napavalleyregister.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/artists-in-residence-armin-e-chahbazian-finds-focus-and-hope-in-her-daily-art-practice/article_f203d46b-341a-560e-9bb9-ac2ea40d2561.html The entire ongoing series can be seen on Instagram, arminee_chahbazian.
"The Nothing That Is" - The Brand Art Center, Glendale, CA
I’m delighted to have my recent work included in this invitational exhibition. Opening reception is November 16th, 6-9pm. Please join me! On view through January 17, 2020. Brand Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA
Triton Museum Salon Exhibition
This piece has been juried into the Salon at the Triton Museum show, Santa Clara, CA - November 9, 2019 - January 26, 2020.
Solo Exhibition - The Markham Gallery
Nearly 60 of my works on paper, painting and sculpture are on view in “Nature Re-Imagined” at Markham Vineyards Gallery in St. Helena, CA. Open daily through January 26, 2020.
A visit to the studio
Check out this video for a glimpse of my studio life.
Solo Exhibition in Santa Monica
Sept. 8 - Nov. 3, 2018 - new works on paper